By Jennifer McDougall Prescription drug addiction is a growing public health concern affecting millions of people worldwide. While these medications can provide immense relief when used correctly, they carry significant risks of abuse and dependence when misused. Breaking free from prescription drug addiction is a challenging but achievable process withContinue Reading

Opiate treatment at Passages Malibu

By Jennifer McDougall The opiate crisis in America is something that everyone is talking about. It is broadcasted on every media outlet, highlighting the record-breaking number of overdoses and deaths all across the country. Many of us have lost someone we know and love from an addiction to opiates. Unfortunately,Continue Reading

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The misuse and growing dependency problems surrounding prescription painkillers have reached significant levels in the US.  Forbes recently ran an article that reported how 40,000 Americans no perish each year from prescription medication overdose.  In fact, more people die from prescription medication than by car accidents or violent crimes. ThisContinue Reading

Malibu, Calif. (May 17, 2012) Passages Malibu and Passages Ventura, the world’s leading drug and alcohol rehab centers, are proud to support the first annual National Prevention Week, held from Monday, May 21, 2012, through Friday, May 25, 2012. This health observance is an opportunity for community members and leaders to learn moreContinue Reading

Many of the articles we read and the studies we observe discuss drug and alcohol abuse in the United States.  However, drug and alcohol abuse is a worldwide problem and has been an issue in numerous countries for centuries. Research studies show that specific drugs used vary from country toContinue Reading

Many people often hear the term “denial” or the phrase “being in denial” when discussing an individual with a substance abuse issue. Unfortunately, many individuals who have been abusing drugs or alcohol for an extended time get very good at hiding and covering up their actions and have a hardContinue Reading

Countless Americans have struggled with prescription drug abuse and subsequent addiction. For some, prescription drug addiction begins with a legitimate prescription that becomes physically addictive due to the length and amount of dosage. For others, the euphoria that certain prescription drugs provide provides an escape from negative self-beliefs or buriedContinue Reading